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Reviews of The Riverside This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Stramongate Bridge, Kendal, LA9 6EL, United Kingdom

#6 of 8 hotels in Kendal

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Review Score

Based on 1766 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Good mini break place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really worth complaining about, not that type of people, would say at the time.

    Nice friendly staff, always there to help, Pool lovely & relaxing. Car'nt wait to see the planned revelations.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful location next to the river. Attentive staff and good fitness/sauna facility onsite. Car parking available. Lovely food in the restaurant, generous portions, very reasonably priced. Spacious room with everything we needed. Lots of previous reviews reporting it's dated and shabby - it's not a vanilla chain hotel, so it has character. The colours are heritage colour, so the hallways are cream not a bright white or gawdy - definitely not shabby. A beautiful heritage building.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    9.0
    Our stay was excellent, thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We chose not to have breakfast as we were told it was a full english and £12.00 a head. Not to our taste or price preference!

    The location was superb, our room had a lovely view of the river.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    7.0
    Acted as a base, 2 nights more than enough for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is classed as dog friendly, but for breakfast we had to sit in bar area, then go separately up to the restaurant and bring food back down a flight of stairs. Yes we were told we would get assistance, but none on offer when there. Also meaning eating separately and food cold. Not relaxing or enjoyable. On 2nd morning, went into town instead. Considering the amount if people with dogs, I think more needs to be done to accommodate.

    Location. Room/ suite was excellent for what we needed, having the spare living area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay and would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The decor/furnishings are a little tired but very acceptable given the ratings but in no way detracts from the experience in my opinion. Only comment I would make is that the tables in dining area are sticky - caused by the varnish finish - not lack of cleanliness. They could be resanded and revived.

    Nothing not to like during our stay. Location for station and shopping and transport perfect. Exceptionally clean. Cleaning staff to be commended. Did not have time or energy to use the pool/gym. I was actually very poorly over the time of our stay, but the views from the window and the comfortable bed were appreciated. Other half very much enjoyed the breakfast quality and array of options. Food available in the bar was tasty, well made and enjoyable. Not over priced. Would like to return when I am fully recovered and would recommend to others given it is a three star rating. Staff we encountered were all very nice. Thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was fine, besides 2 things. First is that they turned on alarm at 1am and it was annoying, because it sounded every 10 sec and we all had to go down at 1am. Another thing - they charged me extra £50 for a second guess, where I booked a double room and I can bring any guest with me there without paying extra.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    7.0
    Ok but as we were celebrating a special Wedding Anniversary it could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Disappointed that the Restaurant wasn't being used in the evening therefore had to eat in the bar area. Evening meal average

    Outlook convenient situ.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, would recommend and visit again!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only slightly downside was that the rooms weren’t massively sound proof, so you could hear people in the corridors.

    Convenient location (next to both the train and bus station), and had very helpful and friendly members of staff who helped with directions around town and the wider Lakes areas. The hotel’s facilities were great, having both a pool, gym, sauna, and steam room. The onsite bar and restaurant was also very good, nice food and lovely staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Generally the appearance of the hotel was tired and dated.

    Lovely staff, very helpful and friendly, lovely breakfast. Good location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    9.0
    We chose the riverside for the location. Beautiful hotel. Friendly staff
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    9.0
    All in all, a good 4 day stay in pleasant surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Would have appreciated a better evening meal menu. I felt the dinner menu wasn't up to the standard of the rest of the establishment. Because it was a quiet season with not many guests, dinner was served in the bar area instead of the rather nice dining room upstairs.

    Good service & good breakfast. Very friendly staff. Very nice comfortable room with daily house keeping service. Lovely view over the river. Spotlessly clean room & surroundings. Very well located with free covered parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel by the river, enjoyed the pool facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice room overlooking the river, enjoyed the pool facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We did not book the breakfast due to high price as an extra compared to many other hotels we have visited had evening meal on first night not impressed

    Great location river view from room ideal for walking parking was close to hotel entrance

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    Location, excellent location Parking, off road Staff, very friendly Room, clean Breakfast, very good choice. Evening meals, good choice of meals.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Great location excellent facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location, friendly staff, room with a view over the river and a pool for a very reasonable rate

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Everything was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room carpet had been vacuumed but when I dropped something and looked a bit more closely, it appeared a bit dusty. Not enough to complain, as we were only there for one night and barely in the room. Reception was only open after 8am which was a problem for some, not for us though.

    Central location was good. The room was nice (carpet didn't bear close inspection though). Food was excellent and the spa looked good (didn't use it though, no time). Easy and free parking. I would go there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No smart tv. If you book breakfast do it early

    Staff helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, friendly & great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Good place to stay for a one day visit to Kendal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This was an overnight stay. The staff were happy to hold my bags in a secure location while I strolled around the town and returned later to check-in. The hotel is in a great location on the riverside in Kendal. It is very close to the railway station. I had a large room which was very comfortable and had a view of the river. I had some pub grub in the hotel restaurant (Steak and Ale Pie). I had a train to catch so I didn't stay for breakfast. I was happy with my stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, good food. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Would stay again!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Corridors look dated and soundproof between rooms could use improvement

    Friendly, good car parking under cover, good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food and drink expensive

    Nice location. Staff are friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic location and great food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The £10 per dog per night was a bit steep and not explained when I booked.

    Location and the food!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    7.0
    Decent stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little dated looking in parts Bar shut early Food was average Electic car charging would be handy

    Comfy beds Clean Pleasant staff Parking

    Stayed in March 2024

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